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Publication Date: 2025-Mar
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Leading Different Generational Cohorts in the Workplace: Focus on Situational and Inclusive Leadership
Debaro Huyler1; Lourdes Gomez1; Tonette S. Rocco1; Maria S. Plakhotnik2
New Horizons in Adult Education & Human Resource Development, v37 n1 p6-19 2025
Five distinct generational cohorts, from the Silent Generation (born 1920s-1940s) to Generation Z (born 1996-2010s), are active in the workforce. These cohorts are defined by shared characteristics shaped by pivotal historical events influencing their worldviews and work behaviors. Each generation presents unique challenges due to differing values, expectations, and workplace norms. Effective organizational leaders must adeptly navigate these intergenerational dynamics. This paper (1) delineates the distinct characteristics, values, and motivations of each generational cohort; (2) conceptualizes situational and inclusive leadership approaches as preferred styles of leading a multi-generational workforce; and (3) suggests the Integrated Situational and Inclusive Leadership Framework that provides insights and actionable strategies for adaptive leadership that meet the diverse needs of these generational groups.
Descriptors: Age Groups, Leadership Styles, Labor Force, Inclusion, World Views, Work Ethic, Social Values, Expectation, Work Environment, Leadership Role, Guidelines, Administration
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Author Affiliations: 1Florida International University, Miami, USA; 2HSE University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia